Time-Life Films
Overview
| Works: | 1,634 works in 3,817 publications in 2 languages and 35,138 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations History Television adaptations Television programs Historical films Historical television programs Television plays War films Made-for-TV movies |
| Roles: | Producer, Distributor |
| Classifications: | PR2812.A23, 822.33 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Time-Life Films
- The march of Time( Visual )
- The March of Time/Time-Life Films TV series( Visual )
- Harvard Science Center Film Collection( Visual )
Most widely held works by
Time-Life Films
Life goes to war : a picture history of World War II(
Book
)
4 editions published between 1977 and 1978 in English and held by 1,228 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A pictorial survey of World War II, compiled from stories that appeared in "Life" magazine between 1936 and 1945
4 editions published between 1977 and 1978 in English and held by 1,228 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A pictorial survey of World War II, compiled from stories that appeared in "Life" magazine between 1936 and 1945
All creatures great & small : the complete series 1 collection by
James Herriot(
Visual
)
28 editions published between 1997 and 2010 in English and held by 1,203 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the best-selling books, "All creatures great and small", follows the true-life adventures of veterinarian James Herriot in rural England in the late 1930s
28 editions published between 1997 and 2010 in English and held by 1,203 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Based on the best-selling books, "All creatures great and small", follows the true-life adventures of veterinarian James Herriot in rural England in the late 1930s
All creatures great and small by
Christopher Timothy(
Visual
)
34 editions published between 1978 and 2017 in English and held by 1,107 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Continues the story of Yorkshire veterinarian, James Herriot
34 editions published between 1978 and 2017 in English and held by 1,107 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Continues the story of Yorkshire veterinarian, James Herriot
The ascent of man : a personal view by
Jacob Bronowski(
Visual
)
18 editions published between 1973 and 2007 in English and held by 947 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A massive survey of science from flint tools to the theory of relativity. It was made as a science counterpart to Sir Kenneth Clark's series Civilisation, with Jacob Bronowski presenting his own view of science and mankind
18 editions published between 1973 and 2007 in English and held by 947 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A massive survey of science from flint tools to the theory of relativity. It was made as a science counterpart to Sir Kenneth Clark's series Civilisation, with Jacob Bronowski presenting his own view of science and mankind
All creatures great & small by
James Herriot(
Visual
)
35 editions published between 2000 and 2010 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 892 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Television series that follows the true-life adventures of veterinarian James Herriot. Set in the windswept dales of Yorkshire, England, the series perfectly captures the warm drawing room fires and freezing wintry barns of the English countryside of the '30s. While this remote area cannot remain untouched by the threat of impending war, there are still plenty of battles to be fought on the home front: on the farms, in the fields and hand-to-hand in the surgery
35 editions published between 2000 and 2010 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 892 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Television series that follows the true-life adventures of veterinarian James Herriot. Set in the windswept dales of Yorkshire, England, the series perfectly captures the warm drawing room fires and freezing wintry barns of the English countryside of the '30s. While this remote area cannot remain untouched by the threat of impending war, there are still plenty of battles to be fought on the home front: on the farms, in the fields and hand-to-hand in the surgery
Connections 3 by
James Burke(
Visual
)
37 editions published between 1978 and 2007 in English and held by 853 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
James Burke presents science as a detective story, illustrating the connections between events of the past and inventions of the future. Burke tracks through twelve thousand years of history for the clues that lead to eight great life-changing inventions-- the atom bomb, telecommunications, the computer, the production line, jet aircraft, plastics, rocketry and television
37 editions published between 1978 and 2007 in English and held by 853 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
James Burke presents science as a detective story, illustrating the connections between events of the past and inventions of the future. Burke tracks through twelve thousand years of history for the clues that lead to eight great life-changing inventions-- the atom bomb, telecommunications, the computer, the production line, jet aircraft, plastics, rocketry and television
Coriolanus by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 1983 and 2003 in English and held by 652 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The last of Shakespeare's tragedies, in which Coriolanus, a strong and cruel soldier, brings about his own downfall through the flaws in his character
15 editions published between 1983 and 2003 in English and held by 652 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The last of Shakespeare's tragedies, in which Coriolanus, a strong and cruel soldier, brings about his own downfall through the flaws in his character
Henry V by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
17 editions published between 1979 and 2004 in English and held by 571 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The third of Shakespeare's plays portraying the emergence of England's most admired national hero, Henry V. He unites his people as he embarks on the invasion of France, deals justly with traitors, tirelessly leads his soldiers to victory and ensures future peace by his marriage to the Princess of France. Shakespeare examines these qualities that make a successful ruler and shows the prince in terms of isolation and responsibility that his success entails
17 editions published between 1979 and 2004 in English and held by 571 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The third of Shakespeare's plays portraying the emergence of England's most admired national hero, Henry V. He unites his people as he embarks on the invasion of France, deals justly with traitors, tirelessly leads his soldiers to victory and ensures future peace by his marriage to the Princess of France. Shakespeare examines these qualities that make a successful ruler and shows the prince in terms of isolation and responsibility that his success entails
The shock of the new by
Robert Hughes(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 1979 and 2004 in English and held by 504 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Robert Hughes' history of modern art from cubism to pop and the avant-garde. The sequel to the BBC's Civilization series, picks up at the threshold of the 20th century. It is written and presented by Robert Hughes, art critic and senior writer for Time. Hughes draws on a wealth of documentary materials from the archives of the BBC, including rare footage and interviews with noted artists. The range of major figures includes Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, le Corbusier, Maz Ernst, Francis Bacon and Jackson Pollock."--Container
10 editions published between 1979 and 2004 in English and held by 504 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Robert Hughes' history of modern art from cubism to pop and the avant-garde. The sequel to the BBC's Civilization series, picks up at the threshold of the 20th century. It is written and presented by Robert Hughes, art critic and senior writer for Time. Hughes draws on a wealth of documentary materials from the archives of the BBC, including rare footage and interviews with noted artists. The range of major figures includes Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, le Corbusier, Maz Ernst, Francis Bacon and Jackson Pollock."--Container
The Duchess of Duke Street by
John Hawkesworth(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 2005 and 2012 in English and held by 495 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A maid becomes a well-known chef and owner of a respected London hotel and attracts powerful men along the way, including the Prince of Wales, during Edwardian England. Bonus features include cast filmographies, period background, and more
8 editions published between 2005 and 2012 in English and held by 495 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A maid becomes a well-known chef and owner of a respected London hotel and attracts powerful men along the way, including the Prince of Wales, during Edwardian England. Bonus features include cast filmographies, period background, and more
Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries(
Visual
)
3 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 434 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The quintessential English 1920s detective faces some of his toughest mysteries
3 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 434 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The quintessential English 1920s detective faces some of his toughest mysteries
The wonder years(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 390 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The show debuted on ABC in 1988 and ran for six seasons. Nominated for over 60 awards with 24 wins, including an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series in 1988, a Golden Globe for Best Television Series in 1989, and a Peabody Award in 1990
2 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 390 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The show debuted on ABC in 1988 and ran for six seasons. Nominated for over 60 awards with 24 wins, including an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series in 1988, a Golden Globe for Best Television Series in 1989, and a Peabody Award in 1990
A guide to Civilisation by
Time-Life Films(
Book
)
4 editions published in 1970 in English and held by 331 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Extensive collection of information on the underlying history, the works of art, the people, places, music and terminology in civilisation - A personal view, the thirteen-part film series written and narrated by Kenneth Clark
4 editions published in 1970 in English and held by 331 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Extensive collection of information on the underlying history, the works of art, the people, places, music and terminology in civilisation - A personal view, the thirteen-part film series written and narrated by Kenneth Clark
A performance of Macbeth by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 1976 and 2003 in English and held by 275 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This savage tragedy is one of Shakespeare's most enduringly popular. Told by a trio of witches that he is fated to become King of Scotland, the warrior Macbeth, aided by his wife, in his quest for power murders his king and assumes the throne. The two embark on a guilt-ridden reign of terror
10 editions published between 1976 and 2003 in English and held by 275 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This savage tragedy is one of Shakespeare's most enduringly popular. Told by a trio of witches that he is fated to become King of Scotland, the warrior Macbeth, aided by his wife, in his quest for power murders his king and assumes the throne. The two embark on a guilt-ridden reign of terror
The Majestic clockwork by
Jacob Bronowski(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 1973 and 2008 in English and Spanish and held by 261 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Focuses on the contributions of Newton and Einstein in the evolution of physics by exploring the revolution that ensued when Einstein's theory of relativity upset Newton's description of the universe
25 editions published between 1973 and 2008 in English and Spanish and held by 261 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Focuses on the contributions of Newton and Einstein in the evolution of physics by exploring the revolution that ensued when Einstein's theory of relativity upset Newton's description of the universe
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Related Identities
- British Broadcasting Corporation Television Service Producer
- Ambrose Video Publishing Distributor
- British Broadcasting Corporation Producer
- Bronowski, Jacob 1908-1974 Author of screenplay Author Host Narrator
- Shakespeare, William 1564-1616 Author
- Hardy, Robert 1925-2017 Actor
- Time-Life Video
- Davison, Peter 1951- Actor
- Timothy, Christopher Actor
- Herriot, James
Associated Subjects
Adultery Agincourt, Battle of (France : 1415) Aristocracy (Social class) Civilization Civilization, Modern Coriolanus, Cnaeus Marcius Coriolanus (Shakespeare, William) Country life England England--London England--Yorkshire England--Yorkshire Dales English drama (Tragedy) English drama--Early modern and Elizabethan Families France--Agincourt Friendship Generals Great Britain Gruoch,--Queen, consort of Macbeth, King of Scotland Henry--V,--King of England, Henry V (Shakespeare, William) Herriot, James Hotelkeepers Hotels Human beings Inventions Karenina, Anna (Fictitious character) Kings and rulers Macbeth,--King of Scotland, Macbeth (Shakespeare, William) Man-woman relationships Married women Murder Regicide Regicides Revenge Rome (Empire) Russia Science Science--Philosophy Scotland Shakespeare, William, Technology Technology and civilization Television plays Tolstoy, Leo,--graf, Veterinarians Women cooks World War (1939-1945)
